CORPORATE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES
Find the perfect Christmas gifts for your employees here
A WIDE SELECTION OF CORPORATE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
With Love2shop there’s no need to worry about finding a gift that will appeal to all demographics in your workforce. We have treats to suit all ages, genders, tastes and locations. Take a look at our tempting selection of year-end rewards below…
Link to: Christmas Gift Cards
Festive Love2shop Gift Cards
Love2shop Gift Cards are accepted at over 95 major UK retailers and attractions. They allow everyone in your organisation to select a gift that appeals to their individual tastes and interests.
Link to: Love2shop Vouchers
Love2shop Gift Vouchers
A Love2shop Voucher lets your employees choose exactly what they want from over 150 leading retailers. It is accepted in more than 20,000 stores and comes in £5 and £10 denominations.
Link to: Digital Christmas Gifts - Evolve
Digital Gift Codes
Our digital rewards platform distributes reward codes via email or SMS. These can then be exchanged for vouchers, gift cards, e-gift cards, merchandise, holidays and more.
PERSONALISE YOUR STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFTS
If you’d like your gift cards, the wallets they arrive in or any other support material branded to reflect your organisation or to create a bespoke design we can arrange this on your behalf.
After all, the key to success with your Christmas gifts for employees is in their presentation.
DISCOUNTS ON CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES
Thank employees with an end of year reward that delivers ultimate choice at exceptional value.
We offer competitive discounts on large orders of all our gift card and voucher products.
WE’LL BEAT ANY LIKE-FOR-LIKE QUOTE
FOR MULTI-RETAILER GIFT CARDS OR VOUCHERS
When it comes to multi-retailer gift cards, we won’t be beaten on price against any other UK supplier.*
So if you’ve been given a quote by another provider, challenge us to beat it!
*Price match guarantee on any bulk order of Love2shop Gift Cards or Love2shop Vouchers when priced against a UK supplier of multi-retail store vouchers or gift cards or an alternative supplier reselling Love2shop branded solutions. Applies to any order accepted by 18th December 2019. Minimum order value £5000. Price match does not apply to single store retail vouchers or leisure vouchers. Proof of competitor discount will be required.
HOW TO ENSURE YOUR CORPORATE CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE A HIT
Christmas is a time for giving and a time for receiving. But if you’re not giving out rewards, and your employees aren’t receiving thanks for their hard work, you’re missing a trick.
Keeping staff happy and engaged at Christmas means they’re more likely to work hard, stay motivated and remain loyal, all year round.
This guide shows you why end-of-year rewards are crucial, and helps you choose the right gift for everybody in your organisation. As you’ll see, a token gesture of appreciation is often all it takes.
WHY CHRISTMAS REWARDS ARE ESSENTIAL
If you’ve never rewarded your staff at Christmas, you’re not alone. In an industry survey*, 65% of staff revealed they didn’t receive a reward from their employer last year.
But while you may argue that end-of-year rewards are a little out-of-date, or a symbol of the past, that’s no reason to continue being a Scrooge.
Christmas is your biggest opportunity of the year to show staff you appreciate their efforts.
And with 69% of employees saying a reward at Christmas makes them feel more positive toward their employer, even a small gift could have long-term benefits for your business, including:
- Improved staff performance long into the New Year
- Increased employee motivation during the winter months
- Better retention and more staff loyalty in the absence of pay rises
Token Gestures Are Better Than Nothing
We know that Brexit is making life a little uncertain at the moment. And times like these may mean fewer salary increases and less year-round benefits as businesses cut costs. But if your workforce receives nothing else all year, even a small gesture at Christmas may be all it takes to show staff you recognise their commitment.
Keeping staff engaged and driven could make the crucial difference between them staying to work hard for you for another 12 months, or contacting recruiters early in the New Year.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GIFTS FOR STAFF
Honestly, there’s no right answer when it comes to picking the perfect Christmas reward, but let’s be clear on one thing: giving cash is counter-productive.
71% of 1,000 employees recently surveyed* said they’d prefer gift cards, vouchers or cash
But the latter usually gets swallowed up in their bank account by bills and other spending!
So the money never feels like a real reward and the motivational impact is lost.
Gift cards and vouchers offer a much better alternative. Employees are more likely to buy something they want, rather than something they need. Plus, traditional Christmas gifts can be costly and difficult to organise, with no guarantees your staff will like what you’ve bought them.
For staff you know well
If you’re a manager of a close–knit team, you may know that Steve likes his designer labels, and Andrea loves going on weekend breaks. So a voucher for a fashion retailer will be perfect for Steve, and a holiday gift card will appeal to Andrea. Appreciation levels will rocket.
For bigger teams
If your workforce is large, or your staff turnover is high, you’ll struggle to know individual tastes and preferences. This is where multi-retailer options rule. They can be spent in a huge range of stores, giving every employee a chance to handpick exactly what they want.
If you’ve left it late
When you reach December and still haven’t sorted Christmas rewards, you still have plenty of options. Digital reward codes offer lots of spending choice and can be delivered instantly by email or SMS.
Or if you’d still prefer to give paper vouchers or plastic gift cards, you could pay a little extra for in-house fulfilment and next day delivery to meet the Christmas delivery deadline.
HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD SPEND
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: something’s better than nothing, and even token gestures at Christmas go down well.
But why make do with the phrase “it’s the thought that counts” when you could give your employees exactly what they want, and at a value they’ll appreciate?
So what’s the magic number? Let’s take a look at some industry survey figures…
As you can see, you don’t have to spend a fortune on staff gifts to make them feel appreciated. The choice of gift and the way it’s presented can be as important as the amount received.
The real value employees get from their festive reward is in the way in which they spend their gift– giving staff the ability to shop for something they truly want can far outweigh the disappointment of receiving a higher value gift they dislike.
WHY PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING
How would you feel if your Christmas reward was left on your desk in an unmarked envelope, in your in-tray, or, even worse, handed out with your final pay slip of the year?
Pretty undervalued, right?
If you’ve taken the trouble to buy gifts for your employees, handing them out without saying thank you is falling at the final hurdle.
It’s not uncommon;
31% of businesses* admit to never giving rewards with personal thanks from a manager.
And…
4-in-10 employees say better communication would improve the impact of the reward.
So here are some ways to avoid a festive faux-pas…
Organise a Presentation
Invite staff to a gift-giving ceremony and let your whole team know how you appreciate their efforts
Hand Deliver Rewards
Visit everyone’s workstations and say how thankful you are. Mention specific projects they’ve worked on.
Invite People To Your Office
If you’re handing out variable award values to different staff, call them in for individual praise to avoid any awkwardness.
All of the above include face-to-face contact, which is an often under-utilised technique to make employees feel valued. So always remember to schedule enough time to present your Christmas rewards. If you have a large workforce it‘s important to consider the practicalities of the presentation process and ensure that you leave enough time for line managers (as the individual with the personal relationship with the employee) to distribute gifts.
WHY PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING
How would you feel if your Christmas reward was left on your desk in an unmarked envelope, in your in-tray, or, even worse, handed out with your final pay slip of the year?
Pretty undervalued, right?
If you’ve taken the trouble to buy gifts for your employees, handing them out without saying thank you is falling at the final hurdle.
It’s not uncommon;
31% of businesses* admit to never giving rewards with personal thanks from a manager.
And…
4-in-10 employees say better communication would improve the impact of the reward.
So here are some ways to avoid a festive faux-pas…
Organise a Presentation
Invite staff to a gift-giving ceremony and let your whole team know how you appreciate their efforts
Hand Deliver Rewards
Visit everyone’s workstations and say how thankful you are. Mention specific projects they’ve worked on.
Invite People To Your Office
If you’re handing out variable award values to different staff, call them in for individual praise to avoid any awkwardness.
All of the above include face-to-face contact, which is an often under-utilised technique to make employees feel valued. So always remember to schedule enough time to present your Christmas rewards. If you have a large workforce it‘s important to consider the practicalities of the presentation process and ensure that you leave enough time for line managers (as the individual with the personal relationship with the employee) to distribute gifts.
HOW MUCH YOU SHOULD SPEND
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: something’s better than nothing, and even token gestures at Christmas go down well.
But why make do with the phrase “it’s the thought that counts” when you could give your employees exactly what they want, and at a value they’ll appreciate?
So what’s the magic number? Let’s take a look at some industry survey figures…
As you can see, you don’t have to spend a fortune on staff gifts to make them feel appreciated. The choice of gift and the way it’s presented can be as important as the amount received.
The real value employees get from their festive reward is in the way in which they spend their gift– giving staff the ability to shop for something they truly want can far outweigh the disappointment of receiving a higher value gift they dislike.
WHAT ABOUT OFF-SITE STAFF?
Many large organisations have mobile sales teams or staff working remotely, which can make gift giving difficult. But you still have options.
A quick and simple way to reward off-site staff is digital gifting, where they receive a reward code via email or SMS.
And while digital gifting lacks that personal touch, you can still add a heartfelt message explaining how you appreciate their work and linking it back to your corporate values so they still feel like a vital part of your large team.
TOP TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR GIFTS ARE PERFECT
You’ve read why corporate Christmas gifts are so important, which to choose, how much to spend and how to present them, but these tips will ensure you maximise the motivational impact of festive rewards.
- Start early
The sooner you start to plan your Christmas reward strategy, the better.You can involve managers, shop around for deals (ask about bulk order discounts, assistance with fulfilment and branded presentation materials) and schedule time for presentation.
Rushing around last minute is a recipe for disaster.
- Vary your budget
Giving everyone exactly the same reward you gave them last year (to the exact same value) suggests you’re just going through the motions.So if the business has had a good year, reflect this by upping your reward value and thanking people for their influence on the strong performance.
- Avoid guesswork
Make sure you ask your staff to see what they’d prefer.You could send a questionnaire around – it’ll reduce the chance of you buying something they don’t want at the very least.
- Be clear
If you have an existing year-round reward scheme for staff, make it clear that these end-of-year rewards are completely separate.You don’t want employees thinking their Christmas reward is just an extension of what everyone gets anyway.
If you’re stressing about Christmas gifts for employees, let me stop you right there. As long as you put effort in, try your best to anticipate the tastes of your employees, and act in earnest gratitude your employees you’ll be fine.
SINGLE-STORE RETAIL BRANDS
We can also supply gift cards and e-gift cards for big retail brands that are Christmas favourites among employers, such as…
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If you have any questions about our corporate Christmas gift options or would like a quote, our team would love to talk.
